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Staff Engineer - Emerging Data Platforms

Job Description

You won’t just shape the world of software.

You’ll shape the world of life, work and play.

Our Engineers not only understand how technology works, but how that technology intersects with the people who count on it every day. Today, innovative ideas, insight and new perspectives are at the core of how we create a more powerful, personal and fulfilling experience for all our customers. So, if you’re interested in a career creating breakthrough software and making an impact on an audience of millions, look no further.

You won’t just keep up, you’ll break new ground.

There are hundreds of opportunities to make your mark on technology and life at American Express. Here’s just some of what you’ll be doing:

Plays an integral role in building and enhancing the data infrastructure using modern database solutions required to support the business portfolio while providing consultation to internal business partners, customers and vendors in assessing data management needs.

Create enterprise data services API’s that can support high scale ingestion frameworks

Communicate the value of NoSQL based solutions and recommendations to non-technical audiences including senior management.

Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community

Automate all the things - builds, infrastructure and deployments.

Drive standardization to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.

Provide technical expertise to help team members overcome technical problems

Provide technical guidance to other software engineers at all levels

Provide level 2 support for core data platform disruptions

Qualifications

At least 10+ years of strong engineering experience in building Distributed systems

Preferably a BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline

Ability to work with team members in multiple geographic locations and time zones.

High levels of energy, engagement, and ownership. Positive attitude is an absolute must.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

On-call support experience

Why American Express?

There’s a difference between having a job and
making a difference.

American Express has been making a difference
in people’s lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small,
granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and
reap the greatest rewards.

We’ve also made a difference in the lives of
our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them
with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow
their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their
family or community. And when they’re ready to take on a new career path, we’re
right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best
future they envision.

Because we believe that the best way to back
our customers is to back our people.

The powerful backing of American Express.

Don’t make a difference without it.

Don’t
live life without it.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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